Halo 5's Forge mode is one of the game's best features, allowing users to come up with all kinds of crazy and innovative creations ... like this entire gametype that revolves around flipping pancakes; or this recreation of Harry Potter's fictional sport of Quidditch.
The possibilities truly do seem limitless, and now, those same possibilities will be arriving for Windows 10 users later this year.
In a blog post announcing the news, 343 Industries says Halo 5's Forge will arrive for Windows 10 completely free. Better yet, it will include a number of PC-only features to help make the Forge experience even better. For starters, Forge on Windows 10 will feature keyboard and mouse support for even greater crafting precision. Forge on PC will also allow for greater display resolution, all the way up to 4K. Any maps and modes created on PC can easily be published on Xbox One for players to check out. You'll even be able to play and test out the maps on PC.
"The team has continued to wonder what we'd get if we could put Forge in the hands of as many people as possible, and making it free on Windows 10 literally gives the chance to anyone who wants to jump in and try their hands at building a cool new map for Halo 5," Tom French, UGC director for 343 Industries, says. "I'm excited to see what the future content from the community will bring!"
343 Industries says it will be talking more about the PC version of Forge later this year, and that fans can expect a number of new features to come to the mode, including new environments, pieces, palettes, props and more. The team will also be unveiling more advanced file-sharing capabilities in the months ahead.
While this doesn't mean Halo 5 proper will be coming to Windows 10, making the game's creation suite available to even more creators seems like a great idea. Who knows, maybe if Forge on PC becomes popular enough, Microsoft might consider releasing its flagship FPS for Windows 10 users. No word yet on when Forge will officially release on PC, but expect more details in the months to come.
